Did you know that according to the National Council on Aging, roughly one in 10 Americans aged 60 or older have suffered from at least one of the seven forms of elder abuse? This shocking information identified by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) shows us there is a steady rise in elderly abuse in nursing homes. Using the information provided, we can better understand the overall issue and why it occurs. Below, we have gathered the most commonly known statistics behind nursing home abuse to help provide a snapshot of why/how elderly abuse occurs, who is at risk, and what can be done if someone is suffering from abuse.
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